Legal / Litigation Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Legal / Litigation Assistant

Location: New York

Work Model: On-site / Hybrid

About the Role

LegalStaffers are continuously seeking highly adaptable and proactive Legal Assistants to join our talent network for current and future opportunities. Whether your background is rooted in civil litigation, complex commercial disputes, or corporate transactional work, we are looking for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly switch between supporting multiple attorneys.

All of our job roles are designed to match skilled legal support professionals with collaborative teams where they can manage competing priorities effectively and contribute to high-quality legal services.

What You Will Do

As a Legal Assistant, your day-to-day responsibilities will vary based on the practice group, but core duties generally include:

• Document Preparation: Drafting and formatting professional correspondence, court pleadings, or transactional documents.
• Case & Deal Management: Working closely with attorneys to manage case deadlines, docket court scheduling orders, or assist in assembling documents for deal closings and maintaining corporate minute books.
• Filing & Organization: Taking ownership of electronically filing litigation documents with state and federal courts (e-filing), or managing electronic client files and pleadings indices.
• Administrative Support: Arranging meetings, depositions, and conferences, managing calendars, and handling travel arrangements or expense reports.
• Client Communication: Acting as a professional liaison between attorneys and clients to facilitate communication and the transmittal of necessary information.
• Billing & Onboarding: Processing new file openings, drafting engagement letters, and reviewing, editing, or finalizing attorney time entries and client invoices.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 1 to 6 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
• Education: A background in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a relevant educational certificate/degree is highly preferred.
• Core Skills: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, alongside meticulous attention to detail.
• Adaptability: The ability to support multiple busy attorneys with different work styles while managing competing priorities.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with standard legal technology stacks, which may include:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Document management systems (e.g., iManage).
• Billing and time-entry software (e.g., InTapp).
• Electronic court filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF) for litigation-focused candidates.

Why Join Our Talent Network?

By applying to this evergreen role, you will be considered for a variety of current open positions and upcoming positions that match your specific expertise, whether that entails taking ownership of state and federal e-filing or supporting high-volume transactional and closing work. We value candidates who bring a collaborative spirit and a drive for precision.